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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tristan Kirk

Princess Diana barrister accused of setting up ‘elaborate’ system to avoid paying £2m in tax

Robert Venables faces three charges of tax evasion over his annual statements of his earnings - (PA Archive)

A barrister who previously worked for Princess Diana is in court for allegedly dodging nearly £2 million in tax.

Robert Venables KC is accused of failing to properly declare his income across seven years while working as one of the country’s leading tax lawyers.

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